in Durban almost two months ago was released at the Umgeni River Valley on Thursday afternoon. It was initially thought that the 2.47m snake was a female.
South African Association for Marine Biological Research spokesperson, Ann Kunz, said after spending seven weeks in the rehabilitation facility at uShaka Sea World, he had finally gained sufficient weight and reached the required medical milestones for release. She said the Umgeni River Valley was chosen as a suitable release site as it is far away from human habitation with ideal trees and rocky outcrops for the species.
For SAAMBR herpetologist Craig Smith, who rescued the mamba from Addington Beach and assisted in nursing him back to health, Thursday morning was filled with special moments."As I cautiously carried him to the tree and slowly removed my hands from his body, I felt overwhelmed and incredibly privileged to have been part of the team who assisted the mamba get a second chance.
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